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Places in Time - Maxine Schur |
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With high spirits and little money Maxine Rose Schur set out to see the world. She faced the violent grief of a Mexican sheriff, celebrated a wild elopement in Turkey and was initiated into a mysterious daily ritual with an Iranian forest ranger. Looking back, she tempers her youthful encounters with mid-life wisdom, capturing the spirit of those she met, and evoking cherished places in time. Places in Time was voted 2006 Best Travel Book of the Year by the North American Travel Journalists Association. A book signing will follow her presentation. |
County Parks and Trails |
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Explore coast side marine reserves, bayside recreational areas, coastal mountain woodland areas, and urban sites right in your own backyard! A San Mateo County park ranger will present a slideshow and discuss recreational opportunities in our community. |
Exploring the Sierra Nevada as a Naturalist and an Artist – John Muir Laws |
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John Muir Laws has a simple mission: to enrich the outdoor experience of everyone who sets foot in the Sierra Nevada. Come celebrate the release of The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada and hear about Laws’s adventures in the making of this comprehensive work. Book signing to follow the lecture |
Ten Discoveries That Rewrote History – Patrick Hunt |
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Renowned archaeologist Patrick Hunt brings his top ten list of ancient archaeological discoveries to life, revealing their fascinating stories and explaining the ways in which they permanently altered our world view. |
Malta: A Traveler’s Guide |
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Learn about this country ─ rich in history and culture. Come join the slide talk of former consulate Edwin Bonavia and his daughter Karen Bettucchi. Refreshments of Maltese pastry will be served. |
Amazing Travel Resources on the Internet |
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Come learn the latest on travel research and online booking from public services librarian Kathleen Beasley. From the dos and don’ts of exotic travel to resources that add to the fun of traveling with children and pets, this class offers a little for everyone. |
Destination India – An Overview for the First Time Traveler |
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Tara Gupta, Travel, Sales and Member Services Manager for California State Automobile Association will share her experience and insight about this exotic land. If this destination is new to you, join us for a highly interactive slide talk. |
Local Girl Makes History: Exploring Northern California’s Kitsch Monuments |
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UCSC history professor Dana Frank has written “a wacky, illuminating exploration of the political and cultural currents swirling around four local public monuments,” Los Gatos Cats, Pulgas Water Temple, Big Basin Redwoods, and Santa Cruz’s Cave Train Ride. Her style has been compared to Joan Didion but would also be a perfect fit for “This American Life” A book selling and signing will follow Frank’s presentation. |
Destination Africa – Insights for the First-Time Safari Traveler |
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Welcome to Kenya, home of lion prides and nomadic tribes. Tara Gupta, Travel, Sales and Member Services Manager for California State Automobile Association will give you a taste of what to expect on a Kenyan safari with a highly interactive slide talk. |
Explore the World of Italian Cooking - Carol Field |
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Well-known author Carol Field will discuss Italy and its cuisine. Her most recent books will be sold and she will sign vintage classics and recent releases following her presentation. Refreshments will be served from recipes in her recently published book Italy in Small Bites. |
Adventuring Around the World on $20 a Day |
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Dan Kling and Emily Schaffer share their adventures in Central and South America, South Africa, India and Southeast Asia. Backpacking on the cheap ─ by plane, car, "chicken bus” and sleeper train ─ their stories will inform fellow budget travelers and entertain armchair travelers. Join us for a lively slide talk! |
Into the Wild – Compare the Book to the Movie |
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The book by Jon Krakauer was on the New York Times Best Seller List for more than two years. Critics are calling the film, directed by Sean Penn, breathtaking. Follow Christopher as he lights out for Alaska territory with only a handful of books about survival and edible wild plants. Both book and film chronicle an unforgettable, ill-fated adventure. |
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